Quote by Martin C. Smith

If you take the contempt some Americans have for yuppies and multiply it by 10 you might come close to understanding their attitude towards the City, as they call it - London, the people of the south.

If you take the contempt some Americans have for yuppies and

Summary

This quote highlights the significant level of disdain that certain Americans possess towards "yuppies," a term typically used to describe affluent, upwardly mobile individuals. The quote suggests that the intensity of this contempt is even more pronounced when it comes to their perception of London, often referred to as the "City" and its inhabitants, particularly those from the southern region. It implies that there exists a deep-seated negative attitude or prejudice towards the wealth and lifestyle associated with London's urban elite, akin to the sentiments held by certain Americans towards yuppies.

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By Martin C. Smith

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